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Ficht Family History

Ficht Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Licht, Picht, Focht, Wicht, Fecht, Feicht, Rich, Fitch, Hecht, Light

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Where is the Ficht family from?

You can see how Ficht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ficht family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ficht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Ficht families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ficht's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ficht families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ficht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ficht ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ficht. 100% of Ficht men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ficht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ficht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ficht census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 383 immigration records available for the last name Ficht. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Ficht. For the veterans among your Ficht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ficht lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ficht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ficht in 1946 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ficht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ficht ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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